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Old May 12, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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THIS ONE ROCKS!!
I just got a chance to go on spot with my 1999 FRC. First thing is to do the track by myself, second thing is to see how professionals are doing it... Third thing is to analyze the experience.
This happening is to celebrate Corvette's 50 years history to win Le Mans... and we've got lot of hand overs from Corvette Europe!
http://www.lemans.org/24heuresdumans...ccueil_gb.html
My thing is to break my magic limit of 193 mph!!!
Perhaps I need some NOS...: flag:

Anybody joining to the greatest happening in the Corvette's history in the EU?

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Old May 12, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Not quite sure what you mean. Are you shipping your Vette to France to run the track? If so, how did this come about?

If you notice my sig, I live very near you. Are you in any of the local clubs?
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Old May 12, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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????????? Uh, sorry but I don't quite understand what you are writing. If you get to go to France and watch the race in person then I am jealous of the race aspect of it. Been to France many many times and watching LeMans is really the only reason I would ever go back.
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Old May 12, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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The link is to the general LeMans site -- could not find a Vette reference.

I heard in coversation last night that Chevy does plan to have a special edition ZR1 featured at the race and some sort of lapping celebration with local Vette Club folks. A member of our club was invited to participate but won't be able to.

Is this what you were talking about?
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If you get your Vette there and get to drive it on the track, fantastic. If you go and watch the race, enjoy!
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I was wondering if anyone else from USA is going there?
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
If you get your Vette there and get to drive it on the track, fantastic. If you go and watch the race, enjoy!
Taking the car over there and driving on the track would be a fantastic experience.
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